Mrs. Joan Marguerite Tufford, age 74 of Murphy, NC formerly of San Diego, CA., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Tufford was born on June 26, 1945 in Clifton, NJ., the daughter of the late Rudolph Moller & late Marguerite Moller. Joan desired to assist everyone in her life, especially the homeless, in any way possible. She was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving Joan are her loving husband and best friend of 34 years, Leonard Tufford of Murphy, NC., daughter and son in law,, Cathy & Lane Wright of Dallas, TX., two sons, James Marquis & Father Corey Tufford, both of San Diego, CA., sister and brother-in-law, Susan & Walter Stein of Jupiter, FL., sister-in-law, Patricia Frederick of Robbinsville, NC., and five  grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday November 22, 2019 at 11:00am from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Clare’s Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in Joan’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com